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Students at SHS celebrate together

A week before the playoffs got underway, with Fort Dodge in town for the district finale, the student section came together to celebrate Pink Out Night, Senior Recognition and the “Final Walk” from goal line to goal line all on the same evening. (Photo by Memories in the Making)

Gridiron Glance — Week 10

4A FOOTBALL FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFFS: Spencer vs. ADM-Adel

7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1 — Dale Norton Field, Spencer

 

COACH JIM TIGHE ON FORT DODGE LAST WEEK

State cross country preview

Friday, Nov. 1

10:30 a.m. — Class 3A Girls

11:15 a.m. — Class 3A Boys

Noon — Class 3A Awards Ceremony

2 p.m. — Class 4A Girls

2:45 p.m. — Class 4A Boys

3:30 p.m. — Class 4A Awards Ceremony

 

Saturday, Nov. 2

10:30 a.m. — Class 1A Girls

11:15 a.m. — Class 1A Boys

11:15 a.m. — Wheelchair Division

Noon — Class 1A Awards Ceremony

2 p.m. — Class 2A Girls

Laker Report

Men’s Soccer: Iowa Lakes moves to Region 11 final

Iowa Lakes Community College lost its first match of the year six days ago. In bounce-Back fashion they defeated Western Iowa Tech 6-0 in the Region 11 Semifinal. Just approximately days ago, these team played to a 1-0 Lakes win. With the undefeated season gone, and now playing for a berth in the Region 11 final, big questions about the resiliency of their team blew like the wind across Spencer.

Tigers drop finale 24-20

SPENCER — He who scored first, in this case, did not have the last laugh.

In the matchup between No. 7 Spencer and No. 13 Fort Dodge, in a the district finale, the title was on the line. If the Tigers won, they would finish with a unblemished record. If Fort Dodge won, there would be a three-way tie a on the top for the crown.

Early ouster: Sioux Central loses by 1

JEWELL — Despite three scores by Kinnick Fahrenkrog, Sioux Central fell a point short. After a failed conversion attempt in the second quarter and the lack of scoring in the second half proved the difference against South Hampton in the 22-21 Hawk win. The first round Class 1A postseason loss ended the Rebels' season.

A date for 2 at state

HOLSTEIN — “I am so proud of the work these teams have put in this season and I can’t wait to watch them run at state,” said Kelsey Miller, Sioux Central head coach.

The Rebel girls and boys qualified for the State Meet in Fort Dodge on Saturday. Both squads placed second in their respective races at the District Meet, hosted by Holstein, Thursday.

Outdoors: Iowa deer hunting off to a good start

Despite warm weather persisting in much of the state, roughly 6,000 deer have been registered so far through the youth and disabled hunter seasons, and the opening of the archery and early muzzleloader seasons, which is slightly higher than both last year and the five-year average.

The crop harvest, cooling temperatures and approaching rut, should increase deer activity leading to greater harvest success.

Outdoors: Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing rivers and streams this fall

What a long and beautiful fall Iowans have experienced, and it appears there will be more. Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.

“You are never far from one of Iowa’s many rivers,” said Greg Gelwicks, interior rivers research biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Reourses. “Fall is a great time to give them a try.”

Fish become more active and hungry when the stream temperature drops.

Outdoors: Drought conditions continue to worsen

We’re into the first week of November, and the mild weather continues, but oh my, it is so dry! Pretty much all of Iowa is under some degree of drought. Hard to believe we have come from late June’s intense flooding in northwest Iowa to the abnormally dry condition we are experiencing right now. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like there is much chance of significant moisture over the next couple of weeks.

Outdoors: Improve your lawn with soil quality restoration

I am often asked the question, “What can I do to improve the water quality of my lake?” I always immediately state, join a lake protective association because they function in our best interests. However, an easy thing that everyone who owns property can do is to soil quality restoration.

 

WHAT IS SOIL QUALITY RESTORATION?

Outdoors: Lots of activities beginning in early November

As we move toward the month of November, there are so many hunting and fishing opportunities. There is so much that it’s easy to catch yourself coming and going.

However, there are some things coming up in November that are worth checking out.

 

STAN’S ICE KICKOFF & FISH FRY

Gridiron Glance — Week 9

Spencer vs. Fort Dodge

7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 — Dale Norton Field, Spencer

 

COACH JIM TIGHE ON STORM LAKE LAST WEEK

Sears, Gross spotlighted at final home meet

SPENCER — Finishing out the season at home Tuesday against Sioux City West, the results may not have been what the home team wanted but it was a good lead in to districts. Although the Tigers lost the meet by 24 points, they recorded a personal best and multiple first place finishes.

“We had a great meet and enjoyed celebrating our seniors this evening and the leadership they have brought to the team,” Spencer coach Amie Lawrence said.

Morey returns to state

HARLAN — Peyton Morey's top 10 finish earned her a return trip to the state meet in her senior year. As a junior, Rylei Koppie had the best finish of the day, also finishing in the top 10.

Koppie’s fifth and Morey’s eighth made them the lone Tigers to advance.

Bulldogs sweep Spencer

Kiera Brown attempts kill at Le Mars Tuesday night in the quarterfinal round of Class 4A play. The Bulldogs swept the Tigers out of the plays, ending their season. (Photo by Scott Merchant)

 

CLASS 4A REGION 2 VOLLEYBALL QUARTERFINAL

Spencer at Le Mars

Tuesday, Oct. 22 — Le Mars

 

Teams 1 2 3 4 5 ― T

Tigers 8 12 17 x x — 0

Bulldogs 25 25 2 x x — 3

 

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